Registered Nurse 2, Eye Associates Clinic - Lebanon-1205940
Location: Nashville Tennessee
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Registered Nurse - Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Lebanon, TN
Registered Nurse with emphasis on skills in caring for patients in an outpatient or inpatient environment of all ages at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, where we strive to make life better for adults and children with eye conditions including glaucoma, vision loss and diseases of the retina and cornea. We also provide reconstructive surgery and plastics.
The RN works in close collaboration with a licensed physician as well as the overall Health Care Team to evaluate the patient's plan of ophthalmology care and progress toward goal attainment. This position will require you to travel to outlying clinics to provide patient care ocassionally.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care. team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions. Furthers professional growth by engaging in 6- 10 hours of learning activities annually.
Key Functions and Expected Performances:
1.PLANNING & MANAGING CARE a.Practice adheres to specialty and organizational standards. b.Addresses patient safety needs c.Applies age specific/cultural considerations to care of patient. d.Organizes and triages patient care - timely, accurate, and acuity determination. e.Manages patient flow for maximum efficiency and notifies internal resources of changes f.Appropriately communicates changes in patient condition. g.Takes on additional clinical responsibilities and/or assists others. h.Takes on additional clinical responsibilities and/or assists others. i.Delegates to staff appropriately, with consideration for other team members' workload. j.Patients and families are satisfied with the care this nurse has given. k.Manages complex clinical situations.
2.CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING a.Identifies discharge/transfer needs and initiates plan for movement to next level of care. b.Uses internal & external referrals & resources that support patients/families through continuum of care. c.Initiates change in plan for next level of care in unexpected, changing and complex situations. d.Acts to resolve systems breakdowns, knowledge, and behavior issues that impact continuum of care needs.
3.PATIENT & FAMILY EDUCATION a.Incorporates a variety of resources to teach and support patient and family learning b.Individualizes patient/family education for complex patients/families c.Led in development/revision/use of teaching tools/aids for specific population within the last year.
4.PROBLEM SOLVING a.Identifies and takes action to resolve patient safety related problems and other clinical issues. b.Identifies and takes action to resolve systems (operational/workarounds) problems. c.Follows appropriate chain of command when problem solving. d.Actively participates in team/group problem solving. e.Uses interdisciplinary approach to lead others in problem solving projects and evaluates outcomes using data. f.Positively supports change. g.Is a consultant to manager (ex: clinical, proposed changes, dept enhancements).
5.COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION a.Personal behavior positively influences environment and others (may include attendance, tardiness, team support). b.Participates in rounds with HCT c.Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other HCT members d.Effectively communicates and collaborates with staff and other HCT members. e.Communicates positively and constructively in stressful situations. f.Provides accurate and objective feedback in a respectful and professional manner while maintaining confidentiality. g.Completes assigned evaluation tools within designated timeframe h.Receives peer feedback in a respectful and professional manner. i.Participates directly in and/or supports orientation of new staff. j.Facilitates internal and/or external customer satisfaction.
6.CONTINUOUS LEARNING a.Provide to manager evidence of self- educational activities within timeframe designated by manager. *Total # of contact hours, courses taken, articles read/hours spent in self education. b.Participates in quality improvement initiatives. c.Participates in developing and/or revising evidence based practice guidelines. d.Participates in quality improvement initiatives. e.Leads in the development and/or revision of evidence based practice guidelines. f.Participated in scholarly/professional activities in the past year
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Job Requirements
Education, training, experience:
Basic Qualifications
Job requires Graduate of an accredited Nursing program and 1 year of previous nursing experience. Prefer Registered Nurse with a background in Ophthalmology and Outpatient Clinic
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):
Registered Nurse ASN, BSN, MSN
Job: Registered Nurse
Primary Location TN-Lebanon-Lebanon Eye Associates
Organization Lebanon Eye Institute 104460
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:58:03 GMT
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